A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4396988 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4399035 epoch_slot_no: 14235 block_no: 4396811 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2780 time: 2020-07-08 04:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x342bf776760f26a5e41026ecc5fb2b58b6ae87d139f7b706d632ee4098487366Block Operator
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